Families brought their own sledgehammers, baseball bats, protective eyewear and, of course, pumpkins – some firm, others rotting – and proceeded to beat them to a pulp. Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: Having a Smashing Time at the Great Pumpkin Rescue
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Julie DesChamps
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From Floppy Hats to Motorcycle Jackets: Nurses at Greenwich Hospital Upcycle Their Scrubs
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A nursing team at Greenwich Hospital has turned in their scrubs for glamorous, green fashion. These talented innovators are upcycling material usually tossed in the garbage into sustainable couture, as well as more practical items for everyday use. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Greenwich Hospital, Julie DesChamps, Maria LoDebole, Traci Valencia, We-ting Reardon
Alternate Climate Resolution Delays Student Collaborative Effort
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Harry Fisher, a BET member and Energy Advisory Committee member, submitted an alternate climate resolution in his capacity as a private citizen. He said he objected to the term climate denier. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Andrew Winston, Board of Selectmen, Climate Change, climate denier, Climate Emergency Resolution, Climate Resolution, Harry Fisher
In Greenwich, Food Matters Challengers Announced!
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Seven Greenwich businesses have been selected to participate in a new program for local food service providers – the Greenwich Food Matters Challenge, which aims to cut food waste. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Anna Vallente, Center for EcoTechnology, Greenwich Food Matters Challenge, Greenwihc Cheese Company, John Samayoa, Julie DesChamps, Little Pub
Greenwich’s 230 Member RTM Rules on Controversial Pollinator Mural: Let ‘Em Paint
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After passionate comments from the 50 people who signed up in advance to speak, the vote was 121 in favor, 68 opposed and 5 abstentions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Government, Alexis Voulgaris, Angelica Veronis, Brian Raney, Craig Amundson, Dean Goss
The Sacrifice Zone Screening & Waste Justice Panel Discussion
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Waste Free Greenwich invites the Greenwich community to a free screening of The Sacrifice Zone, a 30-minute documentary focusing on the efforts of community activists to fight against environmental injustices in the Ironbound neighborhood in Newark, NJ, one of the most toxic communities in the country. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Ali Ghiorse, Julie DesChamps, Kevin Budris, Life in an Industrial Wasteland, Monica Jackson, Sarah Coccaro, Sharon Lewis
Greenwich Food Scrap Recycling Program Opens Second Location
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“The residents have been amazing. They send us feedback all the time, how they are grateful for the program, how their waste habits have shifted so much, how they cut their garbage by 50% just by pulling out the food scraps, how they can never imagine putting food back in their garbage can again.” – Julie DesChamps Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, food scrap recycling, Holly Hill Resoure Recovery Facility, Julie DesChamps, old greenwich farmers market, the dump
Greenwich Botanical Center Sustainable Living Series to Feature Julie DesChamps on March 10
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The Sustainable Living Series kicks off with the virtual lecture, “Toward a Waste Free Greenwich.” This event will take place on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 10:00- 11:00am and is led by Julie DesChamps, founder of Waste Free Greenwich and member of both the Greenwich Academy and Greenwich Country Day School sustainability committees. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Greenwich Botanical Center, Julie DesChamps, Waste Free Greenwich
Greenwich’s Voluntary Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Gets Under Way
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The Town of Greenwich, in partnership with Waste Free Greenwich, Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board (GRAB) and Greenwich Green & Clean, announces the launch of the municipal food scrap recycling pilot on Monday, June 15, 2020. The drop-off food scrap recycling pilot is voluntary and free to all Greenwich residents with a permit to Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility. Residents will collect food scraps at home in accordance withguidelines and bring them to the designated drop-off location next to the trash building at Holly Hill. The food scrap kits include a small bin you can keep in your kitchen, and a larger bin you can keep in your garage. You can purchase compostable bags to line the bin with. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, food scrap recycling, food scraps, GRAB, Green & Clean, Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board, Holly Hill, Julie DesChamps
DesChamps: ‘Pay As You Throw’ at Holly Hill Will Bring A Sustainable Future
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“Over 40% of recoverable materials in residential trash are compostable organics, and this figure skyrockets to 68% for restaurants and 51% for grocery stores. …The majority of food waste from Greenwich businesses ends up on the tipping floor at a cost to taxpayers.” – Julie DesChamps, Founder, Waste Free Greenwich Continue Reading →